Meet our West Covina Therapists
2227A E Garvey Ave N
West Covina, CA 91791
2155 E Garvey Ave N
Suite B2 & B17
West Covina, CA 91791
Samantha Pane | LMFT#98295
Owner & President
Samantha is a devoted Christian and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. With a vision to provide skilled professional and Biblical counseling to the community, Through the Sea Marriage and Family Counseling Inc. was founded in 2018. Samantha specializes in counseling couples through issues related to communication difficulties, ministry life, infidelity recovery, and abuse. She also cares for individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship distress.
Ian Kelly | LMFT#105802
Clinical Supervisor
Ian is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. As a trained Biblical counselor, he enjoys bringing God's word and the hope of the Gospel into his treatment with clients who request it. Ian specializes in treating depression and anxiety with adults and those in late adolescence. He has facilitated and developed curriculum for depression and anxiety recovery programs using empirically validated approaches in the intensive outpatient (IOP) setting. Ian also has experience in working with couples, mood disorders and eating disorders.
Valerie Monroe | LMFT#96061
Clinical Supervisor
Valerie is Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. Her gentle and kind presence helps people feel comfortable discussing issues related to depression, anxiety, PTSD, and adjustment related disorders. Valerie has worked with couples, individuals, and families. She is trained in EMDR and has helped clients process various types of trauma.
Gina Espinoza | LMFT#120896
Clinical Supervisor
Gina is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. She is trained in EMDR and Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. She enjoys providing therapy to adolescents, adults, couples, and families. She has experience in working with adolescents in residential treatment settings and has managed multiple programs which served adult victims of domestic violence and older adult populations. Additionally, Gina has experience in working with eating disorders in the partial hospitalization (PHP) and intensive outpatient (IOP) settings. She has a passion for working with victims of trauma and issues of attachment.
Darissa Brooks | LMFT#45240
Clinical Supervisor
Darissa is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. She has a passion for working with individuals, couples, and families to meet their goals of living in congruence to their values, especially with the values that are given to us by God in His Word. Darissa uses a compassionate and direct approach to identify what is blocking each individual from achieving their goals and experiencing freedom from the pain of mental illness, trauma, sin, and relational wounds.  Her practice has focused on attachment, PTSD, eating disorders, anxiety, depression, and the relationships impacted by these disorders.
Bryan Chan | LMFT#122240
Clinical Supervisor
Bryan is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist and trained Biblical counselor with his M.A. in Counseling Ministry. He loves providing Biblical counseling (upon request), and has a passion for helping individuals work through trauma and painful experiences, as well as strengthening relationships with couples. Bryan provides a supportive environment and helps clients process the pain of their past and present, in order to break free from early trauma and discover joy, hope, and freedom.Â
Bryan is certified in Interpersonal Psychotherapy (level A), Triple-P (level 2).
Trained in EMDR, Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT),
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma-Focused CBT (TF-CBT).
Alexah Bowden | LMFT#130995, LPCC#13263
Clinical Supervisor
Alexah is a faithful Christian, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, and Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor. Alexah believes that therapy is a journey and is passionate about walking alongside those that are suffering and working together to find hope and healing. Alexah has experience working with children, teens, adults, individuals and families. Alexah enjoys working with issues of depression, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder, PTSD, trauma, relational distress, and life changes. Alexah is trained in Trauma- Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and can also provide Biblical counseling, upon request.
Sabrina Aguilar | LMFT#133433
Clinical Supervisor
Sabrina is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist that uses a combination of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. She is passionate about working with teen girls, adults, groups, and couples seeking pre-marital counseling. Sabrina also enjoys working with individuals struggling with communication, anxiety, anger, and managing stress. Sabrina strives to create a safe space to process life's challenges, help clients improve relationships with others, provide positive coping skills, and build on self-worth. She believes integrating spirituality/biblical counseling can provide greater healing and help find purpose in the chaos of life.
Certification of Completion: Prepare and Enrich Facilitator;Â Gottman Couple Therapy Level 1; Therapy with Children.
Shannon Lacabanne |Â LMFT#116185
Shannon is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. She specializes in working with individual adult women and teens. She is particularly skilled with counseling related to anxiety and self-confidence. Shannon is also trained in EMDR therapy, which can help with issues ranging from post-traumatic experiences to relational problems. Shannon also enjoys supporting families in developing healthy and effective parenting skills, for couples and those who co-parent/have custody agreements.
Danyela Zamudio |Â LMFT#132795, APCC#6851
Danyela is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist & Associate Professional Clinical Counselor. She is a devout Christian and has a Bio-Psycho-Social-Spiritual integration approach in her counseling. She has experience working with people of all ages including children, adolescents and adults. She has provided individual, premarital, couples, family, and group counseling in a safe and supportive environment. Danyela has a passion to support clients in their healing process, uncover their potential, and lead an authentic life. She enjoys working with a wide range of emotional and behavioral issues including anxiety, self-esteem, depression, interpersonal relationships, amongst others.
Certification of Completion: Gottman Couple Therapy Level 1, Prepare & Enrich Facilitator,
and Therapy with Children
Yvette Esparza | LMFT#151954
Yvette is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. She has a background of twenty years of experience with young children as a teacher. She was also a youth director in her church specializing in adolescents and obstacles they face. This experience led her into the journey of becoming a therapist.
Yvette has experience in working with all ages including children, teens, individuals, and families. Her experience also includes working with children with ADHD and parents of children with special needs. She enjoys working with individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, self-esteem, and communication.
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Rene Cantu |Â AMFT#138202
Supervised by Darissa Brooks, LMFT#45240
Rene is a registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist and committed follower of Christ. He has a Masters in Intercultural Studies from Gateway Seminary and a Masters in Counseling Psychology from California Baptist University. He desires to bring hope to the hopeless. With Rene you can expect a safe place be open, honest, and heard. He works with couples, adults, and adolescents, and specifically with cases of depression and/or anxiety. He is at his best when using a Biblical counseling approach, yet has training and confidence in providing therapy treatment using various psychological approaches and interventions, according to your needs.
Katrina Leigh Carter |Â AMFT#129283
Supervised by Gina Espinoza, LMFT#120896
Katrina is a registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist. She received her Master in Counseling Psychology along with her Master in Apologetics and Philosophy from Southern California Seminary. Katrina currently continues her education by pursuing a Doctorate of Psychology and Master of Divinity. Katrina is passionate about meeting people where they are. She enjoys shepherding people in the fundamentals of growth, highlighting beauty in the mundane, and caring for those who are struggling to identify or communicate their emotions. Katrina has experience in working with individuals of all ages along with couples who are seeking help in navigating their next step to experience the joyful fulfillment of life.
Joben Purificacion |Â AMFT#136257
Supervised by Ian Kelly, LMFT#105802
Joben is a devoted Christian and registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist. He understands that “trusting the process” can be often difficult, annoying, and/or exhausting to deal with in life alone. Joben believes that therapy creates a safe environment to work through and process these hardships. He believes in meeting with people wherever they may be in life and helping them work on becoming the best versions of themselves. Joben enjoys dedicating his time to individual work with teenagers and adults the most. He is passionate about helping others overcome challenges such as low self-esteem, anxiety, depression, dating/breakups, communication skills, loneliness and more.
Jennifer Purificacion | AMFT#136326
Supervised by Bryan Chan, LMFT#122240
Jennifer is a registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist. She is a devoted Christian who is passionate about providing a safe environment for clients to share their story as they work through issues related to anxiety, depression, relational distress, communication, and phase of life transition. She enjoys working with children, adolescents, and adults. Jennifer is bilingual and offers therapy in English and Spanish.
Ariga Aghajanian | AMFT#136525
Supervised by Valerie Monroe, LMFT#96061
Ariga is a registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist with a passion for helping individuals of all ages navigate through challenges such as depression, anxiety, and relational issues. As a devout Christian, she integrates her faith into her practice, providing compassionate care that aligns with her clients' values. Fluent in Armenian, Ariga understands the vital role that culture plays in an individual’s life, and strives to honor and incorporate it into her work with clients.
Rebecca Amavizca | ACSW#99697
Supervised by Gina Espinoza, LMFT#120896
Rebecca is a devoted Christian and registered Associate Clinical Social Worker. She is committed to helping individuals, couples and families strengthen their faith, and experience healing and growth to thrive and live a full, abundant life that brings honor and glory to God. Rebecca aspires to create a supportive therapeutic alliance and a safe place for people to unpack their thoughts and feelings. She is passionate about supporting children, adolescents and adults through various concerns including trauma, anxiety, depression and stressful life changes. Rebecca is trained in trauma informed care and can provide Biblical counseling, upon request.
Sharlene Diaz | AMFT#136131
Supervised by Valerie Monroe, LMFT#96061
Sharlene is a registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist. She has a passion to provide hope and healing to those seeking support through life’s challenges. She has experience in providing mental health services to children, teens and individuals struggling with symptoms of anxiety, depression and relationship distress, among others. She believes therapy is a collaborative process and acts as a guide to facilitate the client's work in treatment, so they can feel supported and empowered in the process. She is trained in EMDR therapy and has helped individuals process various trauma. Sharlene is also a devoted Christian and enjoys serving at her local church.
Krista Rodriguez |Â ACSW#108558
Supervised by Daniel Guzman, LCSW#29037
Krista is a registered Associate Clinical Social Worker. She is passionate about integrating her faith into her practice as a therapist. She is experienced and passionate about working with children, adolescents and young women who struggle with overcoming past traumas, anxiety, depression, grief and PTSD. She is experienced in working with foster youth, survivors of domestic violence and survivors of sexual assault. Krista is trained in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
Tatyana Graham |Â AMFT#135980
Supervised by Bryan Chan, LMFT#122240
Tatyana is a devoted Christian and registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist. She is passionate about providing a safe space for clients to share their story. She believes meeting the client where they are at and helping them get to the place they want to be at. She has experience in providing mental health services for young adults, teens, and individuals struggling with depression, anxiety, life transitions, grief and loss, and relationship distress.
Veronica Lawrie |Â APCC#14094
Supervised by Darissa Brooks, LMFT#45240
Veronica is a faithful Christian and a registered Associate Professional Clinical Counselor. Veronica has experience working with children, teens, adults, individuals, and couples and hopes to help people grow and move toward positive change. Veronica desires to walk alongside others, to listen compassionately, and to provide a safe space to collaborate toward desirable outcomes. Veronica believes that the good news of the gospel can provide lasting hope, healing, and strength to those who are hurting. Veronica earned her Master’s degree from Azusa Pacific University with an emphasis in Educational and Clinical Counseling and enjoys working with people experiencing anxiety, depression, relational distress, emotional dysregulation, and phase of life problems.
Arissa Alvarez | ACSW#97130
Supervised by Valerie Monroe, LMFT#96061
Arissa is a devoted Christian and a registered Associate Clinical Social Worker. She received her Master of Social Work from the University of Southern California. Arissa has experience working with children, teens, young adults, and families. She has worked with individuals struggling with ADHD, anxiety, depression, communication skills, grief & loss, low self-esteem, PTSD, and stress. Arissa believes in creating a safe space to help clients process and overcome challenges.
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Tiffany Edwards | AMFT#137855
Supervised by Alexah Bowden, LMFT#130995
Tiffany is a committed Christian and registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist. She has experience working with individuals, couples and families desiring to see positive change in their lives and relationships. She aspires to provide a safe place for her clients to process life’s challenges while working towards healing and achievement of their goals. Tiffany enjoys working with those struggling with anxiety, depression, life transitions, and relational distress.
Karson Dreher | AMFT#140839
Supervised by Ian Kelly, LMFT#105802
Karson is a registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist. He is grateful to work with youth/teens, couples, adults, and families! His treatment can focus on anxiety, depression, family conflict, identity issues, bondages to substances, grief/loss and sexual issues - including but not limited to pornography, addiction, and trauma. He is trained in Trauma-Focused CBT, Gottman Level 1, Prepare and Enrich premarital counseling, and Biblical Counseling. Karson is a devoted Christian and enjoys helping his clients incorporate faith in their treatment through the use of Biblical Counseling. He also utilizes psychodynamic theory with clients and short, mid, or long term treatment.
Anna Linda Yanes |Â AMFT#133336Â
Supervised by Gina Espinoza, LMFT#120896
Anna is a devoted Christian and registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist. She received her Masters in Clinical Psychology: Marriage and Family Therapy from Azusa Pacific University. She has a passion for creating a safe space for individuals who are seeking healing spiritually and emotionally. Her background is working with children, adolescents and adults. Anna is a bilingual therapist who can also provide therapy in Spanish.
Deborah Rodrigo |Â AMFT#145596
Supervised by Ian Kelly, LMFT#105802
Deborah is a registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist and a committed follower of Christ. She earned her M.S. in Counseling Psychology from California Baptist University. As a trained Biblical counselor, she loves integrating God's word and the hope of the Gospel into her therapy sessions with clients who request it. She is deeply committed to creating a safe and nurturing environment for her clients to share their issues related to depression, anxiety, life transitions, and relationship difficulties. She has found fulfillment in providing therapy to individuals, couples, and families. She uses a compassionate yet direct approach to identify and address the barriers preventing individuals from achieving their goals and finding relief from mental illness, trauma, sin, and relational wounds. Additionally, Deborah is fluent in both Portuguese and Spanish.
Jonathan Vazquez | AMFT#142956, APCC#15215
Supervised by Valerie Monroe, LMFT#96061
Jonathan is a committed follower of Jesus, a registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist, and registered Associate Professional Clinical Counselor. Finding support to face what you are experiencing can be hard, lonely, and scary. Jonathan provides a safe, helpful environment to meet you where you are at. He is passionate about helping people spark the change needed to live their truest selves. Jonathan enjoys working with teenagers, adults, and couples; and exploring issues related to depression, anxiety, and relationships.
Jason McGinty | AMFT#141944
Supervised by Darissa Brooks, LMFT#45240
Jason is a committed Christian and a registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist. He holds a Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology with a specialization in Marriage and Family Therapy from Azusa Pacific University. Additionally, Jason has completed Level 1 training in the Gottman Couples Method. His mission is to provide compassionate support and a safe space for individuals and couples, guiding them toward hope and healing. Jason has experience working with a diverse range of clients, including children, adults, and couples; and he is passionate about helping them navigate challenges such as anxiety, depression, relationship issues, sexual addiction, and healing from childhood trauma.
Carla Keith | AMFT#128354
Supervised by Alexah Bowden, LMFT#130995
Carla is a devoted Christian and registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist. She received her masters in Clinical Psychology: Marriage and Family Therapy from Azusa Pacific University. Carla is passionate about supporting individuals in discovering their unique fingerprints God created them with. She brings a unique combination of professional and personal experience to guiding individuals through challenges such as anxiety, depression, religious trauma and spiritual abuse, codependency, low self-esteem, ADHD, life transitions, and adoption. Carla has a diverse background, including cross-cultural experiences, research, missions work, kids and dance ministry. She also has a wide range of clinical experience working with families, couples, and individuals.
Emmanuel Akih | AMFT#131560
Supervised by Bryan Chan, LMFT#122240
Emmanuel is a registered Associate Marriage and Family therapist. He holds a Master of Divinity degree from Fuller Theological Seminary, and a Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology from Azusa Pacific University. Emmanuel is also a pastor and is trained in Biblical counseling. He also comes to therapy with a wide range of experiences as a husband and father of grown up godly children. Having trained under an expert psychoanalytic therapist, Emmanuel comes with experience using this approach in processing the issues his clients bring. As someone who has endured through life's many storms, his clients find a healthy space where they are heard and understood. Emmanuel works with teens, adults, individuals, groups, couples and families. He specializes in anxiety, grief, depression, troubled lives and marriages. He comes bringing comfort and grace to his clients.
Jacob Prestidge | AMFT#149209
Supervised by Bryan Chan, LMFT#122240
As a registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist, Jacob is genuinely honored to work with clients who allow him to come alongside and walk with them through what are often some of the most difficult seasons of their lives. His heart is to ensure that each client feels seen, understood, and valued as they move together toward healing, peace, and long-term, sustainable fulfillment. Jacob is a devoted follower of Christ and enjoys providing excellent clinical therapy that integrates God’s loving encouragement and hope as part of the therapeutic process. He is Gottman Couples Therapy, Level 1 Certified and enjoys working with couples, young adults, parents, and teens who may be struggling to find their way through relational distress, anxiety, depression, life transitions, and grief and loss.
Brianna Aguilar | APCC#14501
Supervised by Alexah Bowden, LMFT#130995
Brianna is a registered Associate Professional Clinical Counselor and committed follower of Christ. She is passionate about helping people understand and communicate their emotions, cope effectively with difficulties in life, and resolve relational conflicts. She is experienced in providing therapy for infants and parents (birth-5 years old), children, teens, young adults, adults, couples, families, and groups. Brianna has supported clients in overcoming their struggles with symptoms of anxiety, depression, trauma, and more. As a devoted Christian, she strives to implement spiritually integrated practices to help support her clients and meet them where they are. Brianna strives to help all her clients feel seen and heard, while building meaningful connections with others.